Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Heparin, Identify Issues, Nursing, Pacemaker, Patient Care, Pneumonia, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Titration
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Med/Tele)
LocationBismarck, ND
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite | 13-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed telemetry and cardiac unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including cardiac conditions, pneumonia, sepsis, ETOH, and acute-on-chronic conditions
- Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine
- Read and independently interpret cardiac telemetry strips; monitor patients via portable and in-room telemetry systems
- Manage PCU-level overflow patients at a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio; standard unit ratio is 1:4–5
- Assist with or troubleshoot RT equipment including BiPAP, trachs, and high-flow oxygen (Airvo)
- Float as needed to PCU for full patient load, medical-surgical units, and ER holds as a helping hand
Required Qualifications- Active RN licensure
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- PCU experience required
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
- Ability to titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips independently
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with Epic EMR
- Background in telemetry or cardiac nursing
- Familiarity with cardiac cath, EP studies, and pacemaker patients
Why Join Us- First-time travelers are welcome — this unit offers a structured orientation and a supportive charge nurse presence on every shift
- Flexible scheduling considerations including blocked scheduling based on unit needs